Louise Duffy - Partner

Expert profile

Louise joined Muckle LLP in 2006 as a partner in the banking team to build on the firm's expertise in banking and finance.  Previously with Pinsent Masons banking team in Leeds, Louise has worked for Barclays Bank PLC, HSBC Bank plc, Lloyds TSB Bank plc, Bank of Scotland plc, The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, Yorkshire Bank and a range of corporate and individual borrower clients.

She also has experience of working with public bodies and on project finance transactions.  Louise  led the legal team acting for the DTI (Small Business Service) in relation to the implementation of the Graham Review recommendations amending the Small Firms Loan Guarantee Scheme. 

Louise obtained her degree in German and History from Oxford and then converted to Law at The College of Law in York before moving on to train and qualify with Wragge & Co in Birmingham.

Louise's specialisms:

• Acquisition finance
• Property finance
• Debt restructuring
• Refinancing
  

In the hot seat...

How do you see the commercial team developing over the next few years?
I see it continuing to grow and strengthen its already distinctive brand and excellent reputation for client service and expertise.  We will continue to look after and expand our client base in the region and beyond. In the case of the banking team, as the banking marketplace has changed significantly over the last 18 months we are looking to adapt and be receptive to those changes, to further develop junior members of the team and to increase our profile in the market.

How would you describe your team?
Brilliant! Energetic, commercial and proactive, with all team members pulling in the same direction.

Why did you become a lawyer?
I was looking for variety, intellectual challenge and a career which allowed me to work with lots of different people. Law seemed the ideal choice. 

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Getting the transaction completed for the client. Working in a great team and having fun at the same time.

Why did you choose to work at Muckle LLP?
I was impressed by Stephen McNicol and everyone I met from the Muckle LLP team. I liked the business-like approach and the fact that there was a very clear sense of purpose and ambition for the firm.

Who or what makes you laugh?
My daughter Grace, Terry Wogan, Ronnie Barker and David Jason.

What was the last music you bought?
The best of Nina Simone 

What are your personal ambitions?
To combine being a driven and dedicated professional with being a great mum.

What's your greatest fear?
Snakes.

What would be your dream day?
Having a day in Florence with lots of time just to wander through the streets and visit the galleries and museums. In the evening I would go to the opera and spend the evening people-watching and eating fantastic Italian food.

Which 4 famous people dead or alive would you most like to take to dinner?
Winston Churchill, Barack Obama and Bill Gates (for intellectual discussion) and Johnny Depp - just for fun!

Direct line: 0191 211 7946
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